I know there is still a lot of balancing planned for the game.
In regards to rain, I’ve always felt that having to carry a raincoat in case of rain, to not be worth it in the slightest, I would argue that raincoats are pointless for anything other than making armbands.
What about the possibility of making the raincoat more poncho-like? Something that could go over all of your clothes and even help protect your head and legs.
It would make more sense to me, because a waterproof jacket is not going to stop you getting cold and wet.
Would also mean you could keep on your normal jacket. That way we would be more likely to pick it up.